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Smoking may prompt migraine attacks
Smoking more than five cigarettes per day may bring on a migraine attack, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
7 years enough to protect biologic drugs, White House says
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals. Read Summary > -
July 4th: Playing it safe with fireworks
Officials say 70 percent of fireworks-related accidents happen between June 20th and July 20th every year, with the largest number of people injured by the devices falling into the 14- to 17-year-old age group. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
FDA orders black box warning for smoking drugs Chantix, Zyban
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring a black box warning added to the label of the anti-smoking drugs Chantix and Zyban, cautioning patients about the possibility of psychiatric side effects. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary > -
Drinking, smoking, diabetes boost colon risks
Though scientists have long known that lifestyle factors such as eating red meat and being overweight boost colorectal cancer risks, new research suggests that smoking, drinking, and diabetes also increase a person's risk. Read Summary > -
Soy may protect against COPD
Eating soy-containing foods such as tofu, soy milk, and miso may protect people from developing lung disease, including COPD, experts say. Read Summary >
